The Maldita.es Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Spain that fosters public trust and protects the integrity of information through a global, multidisciplinary approach that combines evidence-based journalism, education, technology, research, and the promotion of public policy. Grounded in independent evidence and informed by citizens, its work relies on cutting-edge technological innovations—internationally awarded—that enhance its journalistic responses and strengthen impactful initiatives in education, research, and policy.

The Maldita.es Foundation collaborates with a diverse international network of citizens, partners, and stakeholders, fostering a unique ecosystem of trust and transparency. Globally recognized for its comprehensive and pioneering methods, the organization has established itself as an international reference in the fight against disinformation, thanks to an approach that brings together journalistic, scientific, technological, and social expertise. Its mission is to equip all stakeholders—from legislators and digital platforms to journalists, citizens, and educators—with evidence-based tools, skills, and content to make informed decisions and collectively foster a more resilient, accessible, and reliable media and information ecosystem.

At the helm of the organization is Clara Jiménez Cruz, co-founder and CEO, and one of the most influential voices in the field of fact-checking and information integrity worldwide. With a solid career as a television journalist spanning more than a decade, she is also co-founder of Factchequeado, a U.S.-based initiative aimed at combating disinformation in Hispanic communities.

Clara has been appointed as a member of the European Commission’s High-Level Expert Group on Disinformation, serves as president of the European Fact-checking Standards Network (EFCSN), and is a member of the Advisory Board of the International Fact-checking Network. Her leadership has been widely recognized: in 2019 she was selected as an Ashoka Social Entrepreneur, and in 2020 she was named Young Spanish Journalist of the Year, among other distinctions.